Hervé Garcia
About Hervé Garcia
Hervé Garcia is the Director of Systems and Architecture at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited, with over 20 years of experience in Smart Cards and security systems.
Current Role and Responsibilities at Canadian Bank Note Company Limited
Hervé Garcia currently holds the position of Director Systems and Architecture at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited. In this role, he heads both the Systems and Architecture section as well as the Business Analysts section. The Architecture section under his leadership is responsible for designing solutions to support the Software Development and Customer Support teams. Additionally, the Business Analysts section he oversees supports business analysis efforts, training, and technical writing. Garcia plays a crucial role in both new projects and the ongoing evolution of systems currently in operation at the company.
Previous Roles at Canadian Bank Note Company Limited
Before his current role, Hervé Garcia has held multiple significant positions at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited. From 2010 to 2013, he was the System Architect for the Canadian Epassport project. Prior to that, from 2008 to 2009, he served as Lead Architect for the New Zealand Epassport initiative. Between 2004 and 2008, he worked as a Senior Architect focusing on Smart Cards. Throughout these years, Garcia contributed extensively to the company's projects by architecting, designing, and developing secure document personalization systems.
Roles in Other Organizations
Hervé Garcia has amassed a diverse range of experience through various roles in notable organizations. He served as Program Manager at Activcard Canada Limited from 2001 to 2004. Before that, he was the Technical Project Manager for Smart Cards at Citi from 1999 to 2001. From 1996 to 1998, Garcia was a Senior Software Engineer at Schlumberger in Sugar Land, Texas. He also worked at Dowell Schlumberger Inc as a Software Engineer from 1990 to 1995. During his early career, he contributed as a Software Engineer at Caroline Informatique Industrielle from 1987 to 1990 and as a Research Engineer at CNRS from 1984 to 1987.
Educational Background
Hervé Garcia has a solid educational foundation in both mechanical engineering and computer science. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Ecole Nationale D'ingénieurs De Metz, where he completed his studies over five years from 1978 to 1983. Garcia further specialized in Computer Science, obtaining a Master's degree from Collège Sciences De L'homme, Université De Bordeaux, from 1983 to 1984.
Expertise in Smart Cards and Security Modules
With over 20 years of experience, Hervé Garcia has specialized knowledge in the field of Smart Cards, Security Modules, and associated systems. His expertise includes architecting, designing, and developing large-scale secure document personalization systems. He has consistently demonstrated his ability to oversee complex projects and support teams in delivering secure and efficient technological solutions.